Hot stone massages are a natural type of therapy helpful on physical and psychological levels. The stones are warmed up, which applies heat directly to your muscles, so the massage therapist can effectively manipulate the deep tissues in your body.

Here are some of the great benefits of a hot stone massage:

Provides pain relief from arthritis and other chronic conditions

Decreases muscle spasms

Reduces tension

Increases flexibility in joints throughout your body

Combining the hot stones with a full-or-half -body massage provides a very healing and effective experience. Local massage therapist Virgil at RelaxABody, located inside Addison Salon Suites and Spa, will help get rid of the knots and aches in your body. He creates a customized massage with the stones, aromatherapy and hot towels for the ultimate relaxing and healing experience.

The warm stones immediately began to loosen up my muscles and release tension, especially in my lower back. I came out pain free and flexible, and I plan to go back each month for a full-body massage.